The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-06
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.
The Weeks Events and Incidents.

The Weeks Events and Incidents.
Mrs. May Wright Sewall is making quite an
extended visit to number of the Eastern cities
Her first point was Washington, where she at
tended the Equal Suffrage Association, and was
one of a committee to call upon the President in
the interest of that work. On Thursday she ad-
dressed a mass-meeting called by the Pennsyl-
vania Equal Suffrage Association, at Kennett
Square. Philadelphia, on the subject, "The Con-
dtions of Liberty" Tomorrow she goes to New
York to attend meeting of the Sorosis great
woman's club of that metropolis, and will be the
guest of Mrs. Croly Jennie June), the we'll
known writer. and will also be given a reception
by the Equal Suffrage Club. The next city she
visits will be Boston. before her return home
In addition to the duties connected with the
Equal Suffrage Society, Mrs. Sewall is visiting
several private schools and colleges Tor girls IN
the interest of her Classical school IN pms cry
With the advanced position she holds in the
society, and her personal interests, Mrs. Sewail
Is one Of the busiest and most energetic OF
women.
The T1panese craze has broken out afresh,
and pa. .ors will resemble the Orient more than
ever The latest importation is soft Japanese
Grape material in bright colors OF thin and
ahick narrow stripe. alternating horizontally.
snd stamped in the familiar designs of fans,
which characterize the nation. The stuff is in
purposes.
The friends of the military companies are
looking forward with great interest to the COM
ing military carnival, and the several committees
necessary to carry out the plans already
busy with their departments There will be the
usual booths, and, in addition, the new one.
shna booth-not Chinese-but for the sale Of
china both rare and common The evenings
will be devoted to drills, and competitive drill,
between one of the companies and one composed
of young ladies, will be very attractive. The
gentlemen having the affair in charge are ex-
oerienced In such matters and nothing but sue
cess in every particular need be anticipated.
One of the cleverest schemes to deceive Santa
Claus practiced by little girl four years
years old who lives North Pennsylvania
street. just before Christmas. she took the scis-
sors and trimmed her bangs to suit herself, but
made sorry mess of it, and when her mother
saw the wreck, gave her severe reprimand and
told her that Santa Claus would pass her by and
she would not get any presents This almost
broke her heart. A short time after she looked
at her mother and i'll the greatest matter of fact
manner, said: MAMA, if you would let me have
your fwizes, / don't fink Santa Claus would
know the diffunce."
1t is very rarely indeed that company is
given which includes entirely the old citizens,
Is that of the party On Wednesday night given
oy Mr.. andsMrs. John c. Wright at their home
opposite University square. 1t is not known
that an introduction was given, as each guest
knew every other one present. Many who have
not been ont to a party for some time, as
younger society seems to lead now, enjoyed the
evening and meeting of friends in social CONVEX
saton. The parties lately have been those
given to all sets. old and young, and to those who
met on Wednesday night it brought memories
of ten years ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Wright were as
3isted by Mrs E. G. Wiley and Mr. and Mrs.
William H. Talbot The house was decorated
with plants and smilax, the chandeliers being
on the broad mantelpiece, was An umbrella can.
delabra with lighted candles and surrounded by
flowers and plants. In this room q handsome
punch bowl was kept filed, the refreshments be-
ing served upstairs. One feature of the music
WAS the playing by the orchestra of piece
which Mr.. Wright heard while in Europe mum,
Der of years ago. He secured copy and
brought it home, having Mr.. Cameron arrange
the orchestra score. 1t Is weird taking air,
ind is said to always be played ships enter
the Suez canal and is great favorite of the
host
Senator and Mrs. Benz. Harrison, gave a
pleasant reception. on Friday night, to the
legislators of both houses and their wives
There was a large company present aud the all
was filled with the hum of voices. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrson's daughter, Mrs. j. r. Mckee
presided most gracefully at the coffee table. and
Mr.. Mckee assisted in dispensing the hos
FATALITIES of the house.
Lrncheons and teas have been quite numer
Gus during the past week, more so than for many
previous weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. James c. HOOD
gave tea to few friends, and Mrs. Geo. Town
ley a tea on Wednesday evening and luncheon
on Friday afternoon the latter in honor of hel
sister, Mrs. Kirkland, of New Albany. Miss Car
RE johnson celebrated her sixteenth annversa
~ on Thursday. Yesterday Mrs. ". b. Aller
had a like entertainment for her guest Mis-
Mitchell, of Kendalville.